Site Supervisor Home Repair and New Construction

Reporting:President & CEO & Construction Manager

Summary: The Site Supervisor Home Repair and New Construction (60% home repair and 40% new construction) is responsible for the projects completed by the affiliate.He or she manages the work site and coordinates the activities of subcontractors and the work of volunteers.He or she also is responsible for coordination of materials necessary in the construction of all assigned projects.This person must have a good working knowledge of all facets of new construction and home repair an ability to work well with people who have volunteered their time to assist Habitat with its mission.

Duties and Responsibilities – new construction and repair:

Determines resources required for each project and outlines plans for accomplishment in a timely manner.

Works with developing a scope of work for home repair program, costing out materials, meeting with families, and ensuring all paperwork is in order to complete the repair work.

Presents plans to appropriate department of the city or county to assure compliance with established codes and inspection requirements and submits appropriate documentation for permits as needed.

Develops home repair schedule, short and long term, identifying labor, materials and equipment as well as any certifications as necessary.

Solicits bids for building materials and services.Make recommendations to the President & CEO for selection of vendors and sub-contractors.

Works with administrative staff to identify skills needed and available to establish work crews.Selects and trains volunteers who are capable and willing to serve as “crew leaders” for specific assignments.

Implements training and safety program for volunteer crews.

Responsible for ensuring that there is on-site safety supervision for projects in process and ensuring a safe working environment.

Assures that tools, equipment and vehicles are in proper working condition and safely stored when not in use and materials are properly identified and warehoused.

Works with homeowners on repairs or construction issues in the first year warranty period.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Verify invoices for finance manager for payment to vendors and sub contractors

Ensure that all lots in inventory are kept in acceptable zoning conditions such as trash and lawn mowing

Ensure that all vehicles are kept free of debris, filled with gas, oil changed on a timely schedule, and repairs are kept on a regular schedule

Ensure that facility is secure and locked as are all work sites with doors, windows and lockboxes and alarms as needed

Maintain sign in log books at all sites and ensure volunteer waivers forms are completed

General Qualifications:

Good management skills – ability to work with and supervise a wide variety of people, including volunteers, with differing levels of motivation and experience.

Experience in construction, renovation and repairs.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and prints.Make rough sketches of house plans including elevations.

Demonstrate a good understanding of mathematics with ability to develop estimates of costs for complete projects.

Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

EPA Lead Safety Certification and OSHA certification required

Forklift safety certification

Manage safety on construction site including demonstration of proper use of all tools and equipment